According to a very recent common sense theory, 90% of the people here believe cables don't matter.......

............so based on that, buy the cheapest you can find.

H9

"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass

Let's not run this thread into the ground. He didn't ask if there are differences in cables. He asked for a low priced cable that people might have experience with.

H9

P.s. I'm not saying your comment is an issue, just a general plea to everyone to keep it on track, myself included

"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass

I never wanted to believe there were differences either. Now I have the top of the line Wireworld and have zero regrets about that decision.

This coming from a guy who tried for over a year or two to find a better speaker cable than my $100 used PNF. I've tried several cables in the $3-5k range and none did better until I got the Equinox in. This is all to say that sometimes bias isn't what it seems from those on the outside looking in.

It's all about noise. Eliminating it gives you better sound and every component in the rig is a culprit.

Are the same theories some people use to justify the value of expensive cables for analog signals applicable for the transmission of digital signals?

I would be real surprised if there was an audible difference between USB cables unless one was defective or had no conductivity.

Before anyone decides to attack me over this, notice I said "I'd be surprised" not that I am better than everyone else or anything like that. lol

TROLL

Political Correctness'.........defined

"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

I never wanted to believe there were differences either. Now I have the top of the line Wireworld and have zero regrets about that decision.

This coming from a guy who tried for over a year or two to find a better speaker cable than my $100 used PNF. I've tried several cables in the $3-5k range and none did better until I got the Equinox in. This is all to say that sometimes bias isn't what it seems from those on the outside looking in.

It's all about noise. Eliminating it gives you better sound and every component in the rig is a culprit.

That's interesting. So with the cheaper USB cable you could hear "noise" over it transmitting a digital signal?

Maybe that would fall into the category of some kind of external interference or something since digital is basically just a 0 or 1? But then, unlike an audio cable, there is power flowing through the USB cable too so maybe that would make sense.

In any case, I wouldn't have expected any difference since it is kind of like an all-or-nothing when it comes to digital.

Let's not run this thread into the ground. He didn't ask if there are differences in cables. He asked for a low priced cable that people might have experience with.

H9

P.s. I'm not saying your comment is an issue, just a general plea to everyone to keep it on track, myself included

Unlike F1's typical personal attack, my post has direct relevance to the OP's question. He's looking for an inexpensive "decent" USB cable. I never really knew there were any "bad" ones per say which is why I asked the question.

I'm in the IT, integration business and like electronic gadgets and toys.

Without getting into the audible part. I've used upgraded HDMI's, USB, phone cables etc, just the fact they are made better and last a lot long especially ones for portable devices.

Have watched speed tests improve with better USB's while data transferring with better cables. Would attribute to better quality builds, and metals.

That's kind of what I would expect for digital. If a real cheapo one has "noise" maybe it's just the basic build quality that sucks?

I would think most (if not all) USB cables would be "decent" as long as they aren't defective in some way. I wouldn't expect to see any difference between say a $10 USB cable and a $5,000 one. Maybe between a 50 cent one and a $10 one though.

"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass

I use a Starlight 7 and have always been happy with the sound and build quality.

I have an extra Starlight 7 STM (Type A to Mini x .5 meter) that I no longer need. You said you need a Micro so maybe a no-go.
I paid $90 and will let it go for $50 if you pay for the shipping.
PM me if you are interested.